Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Nancy Lopez Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
221 North Meridian
Portland, Indiana 47371
260-726-7171
[email protected]
Nancy Alene (Jenny) Lopez AKA Jiggs, Miss Jenney and N Lo, age 74, of Portland, Indiana passed away on Monday September 15th at 1:17 PM AT IU Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
She was born in Portland on October 8th, 1950 the daughter of Herb and Lena (Schwartz) Jenney. She was married to George Lopez on August 20th 1983, who survives.
Nancy attended Portland High School graduating in 1968 and was very proud to be a Portland Panther and even more proud to be a member of the class of '68. Nancy attended Ball State University and received her degree in teaching in 1971. A proud cardinal she attended her senior year with David Letterman. Nancy taught school in Sturgis, Michigan after graduation for twelve years before returning to Portland to teach at Jay County High School.
Nancy taught at Jay County High School for 32 years, retiring in 2015. Nancy loved teaching, love her kids and the lasting friendships with her fellow teachers.
Nancy fought three battles with cancer. The first when she was in college, the second in 2014 as a teacher at Jay County High School, leading the football team onto the field I may add. Unfortunately, the last battle which started in 2024 was lost this week.
Surviving are her husband George, sister Judy Busby (husband Ron) from Illinois, nieces Katherine and Melissa from Illinois, nephews Alfonso and Tony from Cincinnati and Matthew and BJ from Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Lena (Schwartz) Jenney.
Nancy was a proud member of Tri Kappa Sorority and active till the end. She was also a supporter of the Humane Society and Cancer Society. Nancy was a great animal lover and her pets were more than that. Auggie, Dit, Dot, Tipsy, Quincy, Jake, Spike, Roy, and Buddy were the dogs she treasured. Kitty Twitty, Bogie and Tater Tot were the cats she adored.
Services will be held on Saturday September 27th at 1:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Entombment will be in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday September 26th from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to Jay County Humane Society, Jay County Cancer Society or Secret Family Christmas.
Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
Glenna and Colton Frantz
September 21, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Nancy was one of a kind, so caring and loving and so much to offer many years of great friendship that we were very fortunate to spend with her prayers to you and family love, Glenna and Colton Grantz
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Wood J Barwick
September 17, 2025
I love Nlo and George. True friends forever. May Nancy find peace and glory with the Lord.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
221 N Meridian St., Portland, IN 47371
Make a Donation
in Nancy Lopez's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
People and places connected with Nancy
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Nancy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Nancy Lopez's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
